{"id":4413,"date":"2025-11-03T22:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T22:10:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:40:15","slug":"gaming-laptop-under-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Gaming Laptop Under $500 in 2025 [Gamers Choice]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you Looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/\" data-lasso-id=\"6465\"><strong>Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/strong><\/a>? If yes, then do read this article. A good gaming laptop is usually pretty expensive as it has high-quality graphics, adequate storage space, exhilarating performance, etc.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But not everyone can afford a gaming laptop that is too <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/most-expensive-gaming-chair\/\" data-lasso-id=\"6466\">expensive<\/a>. And, getting your hands on a gaming laptop can be pretty challenging, especially if you are on a tight budget. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, to help you pick the <strong>B<\/strong><strong>est gaming laptop under $500<\/strong>, our experts jot down some great options below.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52732\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52732\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-Gaming-Laptop-Under-500-Gamers-Choice.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46178\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52732 size-full\" title=\"Best Gaming Laptop Under $500 [Gamers Choice]\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-Gaming-Laptop-Under-500-Gamers-Choice.jpg\" alt=\"Best Gaming Laptop Under $500 [Gamers Choice]\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Best Gaming Laptop Under $500 [Gamers Choice]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Things_To_Consider\" >Things To Consider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Screen_Size\" >Screen Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Graphics_Card\" >Graphics Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#RAM\" >RAM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Storage_Type_NVME_M2_SSD_SSD_or_HDD\" >Storage Type (NVME M.2 SSD, SSD or HDD)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Brand_We_Highly_Recommend_ASUS\" >Brand (We Highly Recommend ASUS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Sound_Quality\" >Sound Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Display_Size_Quality\" >Display Size &amp; Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Keyboard_Type_Backlit_or_Without_Backlit\" >Keyboard Type (Backlit or Without Backlit)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#10_Best_Gaming_Laptop_Under_500\" >10 Best Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Acer_Aspire_5_Slim_Laptop\" >Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#ASUS_VivoBook_F512_Gaming_Laptop\" >ASUS VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Lenovo_IdeaPad_3_Gaming_Laptop\" >Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#HP_Stream_Gaming_Laptop\" >HP Stream Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Acer_Aspire_1_Gaming_Laptop\" >Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Bmax_X14_Pro_Gaming_Laptop\" >Bmax X14 Pro Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Lenovo_IdeaPad_Gaming_Laptop\" >Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#HP_Gaming_Laptop\" >HP Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#HP_Pavilion_Gaming_Laptop\" >HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#ASUS_Vivobook_S\" >ASUS Vivobook S<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Consider\"><\/span><b>Things To Consider<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before moving onto the list of best <strong>gaming laptop under $500<\/strong> in 2025, there are a few things that you must consider that are mentioned below. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, ample gaming laptops are available in the market, including various categories like the best cheap gaming laptops, budget gaming laptops, any refurbished gaming laptops for gaming, expensive gaming laptops, basic laptops for regular use, and affordable laptops for general gaming, a budget gaming laptop, a lightweight laptop, budget-friendly laptops, and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However, in this list, there are a few things that should always be the priority of anyone who is about to buy a gaming laptop for himself, like integrated graphics card, long battery life, dedicated graphics cards, backlit keyboard, graphics processing power, graphics processing unit, hd display, gaming performance, random access memory, ability to accomplish multiple tasks and demanding games, quad-core processor or more, built-in fingerprint reader, etc.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we are here to talk about the best gaming laptops under $500 in 2025, we have mentioned below the various things that any gamer should for sure look up to before getting himself a gaming laptop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, suppose you have been a laptop gamer for a long time and want to expand your horizon regarding the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/msi-gaming-laptops\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54413\">best gaming laptops<\/a> under $500 in 2025. In that case, this is the perfect article for you as here you will find the finest laptop in this category that is hard to miss out on nowadays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Screen_Size\"><\/span><b>Screen Size<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The screen size is one of the most important things that you should keep in mind when you are about to buy a gaming laptop under the $500 category; it is because this category contains laptops that sometimes don&#8217;t have the very best screen that you can go for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always advised here that you should always opt for a scene size of 14 inches or more because the larger the screen, the more details it can easily capture without making compromises in details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, in short, the screen size becomes important here, and you should always opt for the best screen size according to your regular use.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52724\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52724\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Size.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46179\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52724 size-full\" title=\"Screen Size\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screen-Size.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Size\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52724\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screen Size<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graphics_Card\"><\/span><b>Graphics Card<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we know these days, a graphics card is available on a PC or a laptop for handling, accelerating, and processing visual data, which further makes it crucial for doing graphics-intensive tasks like gaming, video editing, 3D modeling, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, you can go for graphics cards from manufacturers like Nvidia, like the Nvidia GTX series, and AMD, like the AMD Radeon series. These <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/builds\/graphics-cards\" data-lasso-id=\"54414\">Graphics cards<\/a> will provide you with graphics processing power that you haven&#8217;t seen from previous generation laptops.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52725\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52725\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Graphics-Card.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46180\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52725 size-full\" title=\"Graphics Card\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Graphics-Card.jpg\" alt=\"Graphics Card\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52725\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Graphics Card<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RAM\"><\/span><b>RAM<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RAM, as we all know, is the short form of Random Access Memory, and it is a crucial part of a PC or laptop because it provides temporary storage for data as well as instructions that are required by the CPU to work effortlessly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various benefits that you can have while using RAM in your system, like more RAM on your system allows you to multitask with ease. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, increased <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-ddr5-ram-for-gaming-pc\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54415\">RAM<\/a> capacity enhances both the speed as well as efficiency of data retrieval during a process, which further results in the implementation of programs at a faster rate, and there are also reduced loading times seen on the system. So, going for high RAM capacity is always advised as it will make your work easier on your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52726\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52726\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-file.RAM_.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46181\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52726 size-full\" title=\"RAM\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-file.RAM_.jpg\" alt=\"RAM\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52726\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">RAM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Storage_Type_NVME_M2_SSD_SSD_or_HDD\"><\/span><b>Storage Type (NVME M.2 SSD, SSD or HDD)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is always advised these days while buying a gaming laptop for yourself that you opt for the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/reasons-to-choose-nvme-m-2-ssd-for-gaming-pc\/\">NVME M.2 SSD storage<\/a> as NVMe M.2 SSD, a.k.a Non-Volatile Memory Express and M.2 form factor Solid State Drive offers the best performance in the storage space segment and is usually ideal for high demanding applications like gaming and video editing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other benefit of why <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/ssd-tier-list-for-gaming-pc\/\">NVME M.2 SSD<\/a> is preferred these days is because these SSDs provide lightning-fast read and write speeds, and further significantly reduce the loading times of any application, in short, enhancing overall system responsiveness to its best.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52727\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52727\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Storage-Type-NVME-M.2-SSD-or-SSD-or-HDD.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46182\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52727 size-full\" title=\"Storage Type (NVME M.2 SSD or SSD or HDD)\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Storage-Type-NVME-M.2-SSD-or-SSD-or-HDD.jpg\" alt=\"Storage Type (NVME M.2 SSD or SSD or HDD)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52727\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Storage Type (NVME M.2 SSD or SSD or HDD)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brand_We_Highly_Recommend_ASUS\"><\/span><b>Brand (We Highly Recommend ASUS)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand of a gaming laptop in this segment is something that every gaming enthusiast gets confused about when they are about to buy a <strong>gaming laptop under $500<\/strong> for themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Though there are a lot of brands that you can opt for while buying a <strong>gaming laptop under $500<\/strong> yourself, it is recommended that you go for the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-brands\/asus\" data-lasso-id=\"54416\">ASUS brand<\/a> because they provide you with a lot of different functionalities in the gaming laptop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part here is that the cost of <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/asus-rog-strix-18-review-design-specs-price\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54417\">ASUS laptops<\/a> compared to its rivals is less these days. So, in short, if you get a good deal on an ASUS gaming laptop under $500, then you should definitely grab it before it goes away.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52728\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Brand-We-Highly-Recommend-ASUS.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46183\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52728 size-full\" title=\"Brand (We Highly Recommend ASUS)\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Brand-We-Highly-Recommend-ASUS.jpg\" alt=\"Brand (We Highly Recommend ASUS)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brand (We Highly Recommend ASUS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality\"><\/span><b>Sound Quality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various reasons why good sound quality on a gaming laptop is important on a <strong>gaming laptop under $500<\/strong>. It is because if you have immersive audio on your laptop, it enhances the overall gaming experience that you are having while gaming by providing a realistic and engaging environment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if you are a gaming enthusiast, the sound quality factor becomes important for you as the high-quality sound effects on your system, accurate audio positioning, and clear dialogues can create better spatial awareness, further leading gamers to react more effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52729\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sound-Quality.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46184\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52729 size-full\" title=\"Sound Quality\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sound-Quality.jpg\" alt=\"Sound Quality\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sound Quality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_Size_Quality\"><\/span><b>Display Size &amp; Quality<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The display size and quality is an important factor in a gaming laptop because it enhances the gaming experience of that particular <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/builds\/laptops\" data-lasso-id=\"54418\">gaming laptop<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a larger display size on your laptop, it provides a more visually engaging experience for gamers, further allowing gaming enthusiasts to appreciate the details and graphics of the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptops-under-2000\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54419\">Best Gaming Laptop Under $2000<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, a good display size offers a wider field of view, which further results in players having a competitive edge by providing more information on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52730\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Display-Size-Quality.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46185\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52730 size-full\" title=\"Display Size &amp; Quality\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Display-Size-Quality.jpg\" alt=\"Display Size &amp; Quality\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Display Size &amp; Quality<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyboard_Type_Backlit_or_Without_Backlit\"><\/span><b>Keyboard Type (Backlit or Without Backlit)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a backlit keyboard or a non-backlit keyboard always depends on personal preference and usage of a gamer because whenever you go for a not-so-cheap <strong>gaming laptop under $500<\/strong>, a backlit keyboard offers features like illuminated keys for visibility in low-light environments and a stylish aesthetic to that particular gaming laptop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A non-backlit keyboard is better suited for those gamers who prioritize battery life out of all things and also for the ones who like to have comfort for extended gaming sessions. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the baseline here is that choosing a backlit keyboard or a non-backlit keyboard is always a personal preference that gamers have to deal with.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52731\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Keyboard-Type-Backlit-or-Without-Backlit.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46186\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52731 size-full\" title=\"Keyboard Type (Backlit or Without Backlit)\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Keyboard-Type-Backlit-or-Without-Backlit.jpg\" alt=\"Keyboard Type (Backlit or Without Backlit)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keyboard Type (Backlit or Without Backlit)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Best_Gaming_Laptop_Under_500\"><\/span>10 Best Gaming Laptop Under $500<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When picking a budget-friendly gaming laptop, you might not have plenty of options. You might get an entry-level gaming laptop that might work only to a certain extent. Here are the five best<strong> Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/strong>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s check them out.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-306\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-306\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"> Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ASUS VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HP Stream Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bmax X14 Pro Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HP Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">ASUS Vivobook S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-306 from cache -->\n<p><strong>Check: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/micro-atx-cases-for-gaming-pc\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"6468\">Best Micro ATX Cases for Gaming PC in 2025 [MATX Cabinet]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acer_Aspire_5_Slim_Laptop\"><\/span><b>Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop<\/strong> is every budget gamer\u2019s top choice since it resembles Apple\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-games-for-mac\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54420\">MacBook Air<\/a>. What makes this the perfect gaming laptop is its full-length, durable, and ergonomically designed FineTip <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/small-gaming-keyboards\/\" data-lasso-id=\"6471\">keyboard<\/a> that does not cause any kind of stress or discomfort to gamers during long hours of gaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-nvme-m-2-ssd-for-gaming\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"6472\">Best NVMe M.2 SSD for Gaming PC 2025 [Gamers Choice]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/acer-gaming-laptop\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54421\">Acer Aspire<\/a> 5 Slim has 8 GB of memory and an Intel Iris Xe GPU with 80 execution units, which elevates overall performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you get two USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data only), Ethernet, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/displayport-cable-for-gaming\/\" data-lasso-id=\"40147\">HDMI<\/a> 1.4, 3.5mm combo audio, and a DC-in barrel plug that enables you to connect third-party devices. This gaming laptop is worth getting your hands on.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[lasso ref=&#8221;acer-2025-newest-aspire-5-slim-laptop-15-6-full-hd-display-20gb-ram-1tb-ssd-storage-amd-ryzen-4-core-processor-backlit-keyboard-fingerprint-login-hdmi-ethernet-port-type-c-windows-11-s&#8221; id=&#8221;56113&#8243; link_id=&#8221;54426&#8243;]<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31328\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31328\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Acer-Aspire-5-Slim-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"6473\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31328 size-full\" title=\"Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Acer-Aspire-5-Slim-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31328\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acer Aspire 5 Slim Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_VivoBook_F512_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>ASUS VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<strong> Asus VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop<\/strong> is an amazing <strong>gaming laptop under $500<\/strong>&nbsp;that features the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Quad-Core CPU and an AMD RX Vega 8 graphics card. Also, this budget-friendly gaming laptop has 4GB memory and a 128 GB SSD that works at lightning speed.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Checkout: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-purple-gaming-chair-reviews\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"6474\">Best Purple Gaming Chairs in 2025 [Reviews &amp; Guide]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also get two USB 2.0 ports, one microSD card slot, one HDMI port, one Type-C port, and LED indicators to show you the battery status. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the Asus VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop offers a seamless gaming experience thanks to its tactile keys and smart ErgoLift elevated hinge technology.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31329\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31329\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASUS-VivoBook-F512-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"6475\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31329 size-full\" title=\"ASUS VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASUS-VivoBook-F512-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31329\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ASUS VivoBook F512 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lenovo_IdeaPad_3_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop<\/strong> is something that must be under your radar. It was designed keeping in mind the people in desperate need of a laptop with high-end graphic configurations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The laptop has a robust AMD Ryzen 5 2500U processor with integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, a 12GB DDR memory, and a 128GB SSD, making it the perfect gaming laptop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With powerful processors, you get to finish your tasks in a blink of an eye. Moreover, despite having a 15.8-inch screen, it still is a very lightweight system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/5-best-m-2-heatsink-nvme-m-2-ssd\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"6478\">Best M.2 Heatsink For NVME M.2 SSD in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not just that, you get Wi-Fi 5 support along with three USB ports and an HDMI cable setup that lets you connect other devices with your <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/lenovo-ideapad-720s-15-review\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54422\">Lenovo IdeaPad<\/a> 3. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are on a rather tight spending plan but hope to get your hands on a great gaming laptop, you cannot go wrong with this one.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31330\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lenovo-IdeaPad-3-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"6479\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31330 size-full\" title=\"Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lenovo-IdeaPad-3-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HP_Stream_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>HP Stream Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>HP Stream Gaming Laptop<\/strong> has left the gaming world jaw-dropped with its epic features. This laptop comes with the Intel UHD 600 graphics card, an Intel Celeron N3060 CPU, and 4GB RAM. It is 14 inches long and weighs under 3.3 lbs, making it convenient to carry around.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/best-one-hand-keyboard\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" data-lasso-id=\"6480\">Best One Hand Keyboard for Gaming PC in 2025 [By Gamers]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The HP Stream Gaming Laptop is pretty dependable as it has a powerful processor suitable for multitasking. It comes with a headphone jack, in-built HD webcam, ethernet, Bluetooth 4.2, and RJ 45 LAN to meet all your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31331\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31331\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HP-Stream-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"6481\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31331 size-full\" title=\"HP Stream Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HP-Stream-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"HP Stream Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31331\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HP Stream Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptops Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acer_Aspire_1_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/acer-aspire-nitro-7\/\" data-lasso-id=\"40148\">Acer<\/a> has never failed to impress people with its technology, innovation, and amazing features. They have done the same job with the <strong>Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The laptop comes with two USB-A ports, an SD card slot, and a USB-C port. Also, an HDMI slot allows the user to connect the laptop to external display devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop is equipped with an Intel UHD 600 <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/builds\/graphics-cards\/\" data-lasso-id=\"40149\">graphics card<\/a> and an Intel Celeron N4000 processor. Along with that, it also has 4GB RAM and 64GB of eMMC flash storage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an LED-backlit display having a resolution of 1920&#215;1080 pixels, this is a great budget-friendly gaming laptop one can try.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_31332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31332\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Newest-Acer-Aspire-1-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"6483\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-31332 size-full\" title=\"Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Newest-Acer-Aspire-1-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-31332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acer Aspire 1 Gaming Laptop: Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bmax_X14_Pro_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>Bmax X14 Pro Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<strong> Bmax X14 Pro gaming laptop<\/strong>&nbsp;is another <strong>gaming laptop under $500&nbsp;<\/strong>by Acer, which can be easily used to play modern games as it is equipped with AMD R5-3450U, which is considered efficient for online work as well as daily games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gaming laptop comes with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB fast SSD that can provide you with fast access to all your data with ease. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other well-known features of this gaming laptop are 7 hours of battery life, 14.1\u201d FHD plus 1920&#215;1080 IPS display, a 6mm Narrow Bezel, AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, Edge to edge backlit keyboard, and 12 months of warranty.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52733\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bmax-X14-Pro-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46187\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52733 size-full\" title=\"Bmax X14 Pro: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bmax-X14-Pro-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Bmax X14 Pro: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bmax X14 Pro: Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lenovo_IdeaPad_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Laptop<\/strong> comes with high-bandwidth RAM that can be upgraded to 20GB for advanced multitasking and smooth running of high-end applications like games. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this laptop, you get storage upgraded to 1TB PCIe SSD on the system and 128GB EMMC storage. The various features that this laptop is known for are AMD Athlon Silver 3050U (2.3 GHz, up to 3.2 GHz), integrated AMD Radeon graphics, 15.6 IN HD Screen, 1366 x 768 resolution, and energy-efficient LED backlight keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52734\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52734\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46188\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52734 size-full\" title=\"Lenovo IdeaPad: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo IdeaPad: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52734\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lenovo IdeaPad: Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HP_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>HP Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>HP Gaming Laptop<\/strong> comes with a 15.6-inch diagonal HD display that has features like SVA, BrightView, micro-edge, and WLED-backlit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This laptop works on Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/operating-system\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54423\">operating system<\/a> for the best functionality and easy handling of modern software. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we talk about the connectivity of this gaming laptop, then there are various things that you will find here, like a solid combination of Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac (1&#215;1) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. In short, we can say that connectivity and performance will never be an issue with this laptop if you use it for gaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52735\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HP-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46189\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52735 size-full\" title=\"HP: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HP-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"HP: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HP: Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HP_Pavilion_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><b>HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop<\/strong> is one of the newest <strong>gaming laptop under $500<\/strong>&nbsp;in the Pavilion Gaming Laptops category, and it comes with upgraded 16 GB high-bandwidth RAM that can easily and smoothly run multiple applications at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To allow faster bootup and data transfer functionality, the Hard Drive on this gaming laptop is upgraded to a 1 TB Solid State Drive. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If we talk about the processor of this laptop, then we can say that it is equipped with an <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/builds\/processors\" data-lasso-id=\"54424\">Intel Pentium Processor<\/a> that perfectly works on an ultra-low-voltage platform, and there is a dual-core, four-way processing unit in it to provide high-efficiency power on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52736\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HP-Pavilion-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46190\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52736 size-full\" title=\"HP Pavilion: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HP-Pavilion-Gaming-Laptop.jpg\" alt=\"HP Pavilion: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">HP Pavilion: Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ASUS_Vivobook_S\"><\/span><b>ASUS Vivobook S<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>ASUS Vivobook S<\/strong> is well known for its all-around performance as this touchscreen laptop features various high-performance components like AMD Ryzen 5 processor, an ultrafast as well as silent 512GB SSD for fast bootup and loading, 14\u201d NanoEdge touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, ASUS NumberPad 2.0 touchpad, ASUS ErgoSense keyboard, and ASUS AI Noise-Canceling technology for unwanted noise. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also other important functionalities that come with this gaming laptop that are highly recommended these days, like a built-in fingerprint sensor, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/asus-gaming-monitors-for-pc\/\" data-lasso-id=\"54425\">ASUS<\/a> Antibacterial Guard, and best privacy settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_52737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52737\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASUS-Vivobook-S.jpg\" data-lasso-id=\"46191\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52737 size-full\" title=\"ASUS Vivobook S: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" src=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASUS-Vivobook-S.jpg\" alt=\"ASUS Vivobook S: Gaming Laptop Under $500\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ASUS Vivobook S: Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>FAQ 1: What types of games can I play with a $500 gaming laptop?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Answer: <\/strong>You can easily play <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games\/roblox\" data-lasso-id=\"6484\">Roblox<\/a>, DOTA 2, <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games\/minecraft\/\" data-lasso-id=\"6485\">Minecraft<\/a>, and Fortnite on a $500 gaming laptop. You can also play <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/games\/gta\/\" data-lasso-id=\"6486\">GTA<\/a> Remastered Trilogy and older Mass Effect games without any hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>FAQ 2: Which is the best laptop for video editing and gaming for under 500 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>dollars<\/strong><\/span>?<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Answer: <\/strong>Some of the best laptops for video editing and gaming for under 500 dollars are Acer Aspire 5 Slim, Acer Aspire 1, HP Stream, Lenovo IdeaPad 3, and ASUS VivoBook F512.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are our top recommendations for the <a href=\"https:\/\/omggamer.com\/blog\/gaming-laptop-under-500\/\" data-lasso-id=\"40150\"><strong>Best Gaming Laptop Under $500<\/strong><\/a>. We hope it helps you in picking the best gaming laptop for you. 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